continent

Example Sentences

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European countries have bought territory from each other for centuries, both in Europe and on other continents when they were colonial powers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Six people have died in weather-related accidents as the continent reels from the most bitter cold snap of the winter so far.

From Barron's

The UK and its European neighbours confront two case studies, simultaneously, in how the continent is attempting, with varying degrees of success, to bind the United States into its future.

From BBC

The match in Rabat, between two of the continent's leading nations, had the makings of the tie of the round but never quite lived up to its billing.

From Barron's

Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent.

From BBC